One thing I've learned since finding out I'm autistic is that every autistic person has a rather unique set of issues, sensory or otherwise. For example, my hearing is sensitive to the point that loud sounds can send me into overload with no other sensory issues needed, but lights have never bothered me much. As such, I bring noise canceling headphones with me anywhere I expect loud noises. I could explain my whole list of sensory issues, but that would make for a very long comment
This is your best video so far - but of course they’re all superb! With regards to sensory overload, if it’s me who made the noise etc I’m absolutely fine. I’m in control. If someone else did exactly the same thing I’d be unlikely to tolerate it. Your videos are so helpful to me, as someone who’s self-diagnosed late in life. Keep up the great work!
Yes that’s like me, that’s what I’m like if someone touches me I once tried putting someone’s hand on me whilst I was controlling it and I was fine but as soon as I let go of the hand it freaked me out lol!
@@holliemabbott949 I’ve an issue with personal space and I jump out the way if someone gets too close. It’s not a decision - it’s a completely involuntary response. Before the pandemic I was growled at for doing so …. but now I’m thanked! :)
I'm really good with pepper and spices thought. Really interesting how different people with autism are. I just returned from a 14 day vacation, was a pain, the heat was a bother but I was drunk every single day in order to make the pain less severe so that helped.
My intrusive thoughts make sensory overload so much worse. I have really scary intrusive thoughts sometimes, if I'm already experiencing sensory overload, things just get 10x worse. Sometimes it's so bad I have a meltdown from things that normally I'd be fine with or even enjoy, but the scary thoughts are already hard enough to deal with.
Thank you for this video! I’ve been struggling with sensory overload for as long as I can remember! It’s terrible! Bright lights, too many things in a room/store, loud noises, touch, certain smells, vibration. If there is a fold in my pillow, I can’t sleep. A fold in my sock, I have to fix it. Can’t wear a bra or tight clothing. I had to laugh about having to wash your feet before putting socks on. That is so me! I can’t handle busy stores. I am also an agoraphobic, so shopping can be hell. The only way I can do it again is together with my service dog.
@@Lucy00111 Have you tried different materials? Or is it the tightness of the socks? I can only wear cotton socks against my skin (no synthetic materials whatsoever). The socks have to be a certain length too, go over my ankles. I can’t tolerate socks that end below my ankles or go half-way up my calves. I wear mostly sports socks. I also can’t wear pantyhose as the material drives me insane. I’ve heard of some people who never wear socks, but that isn’t always practical, esp. in northern climates.
Hi Hollie Thank you for the insight and the link,I have bought some sensory toys for my 10 year old son he has just been diagnosed.i think it will be a great help hope you had a nice Easter 😊
Great video :) you know, I do cherish my personal space therefore my loneliness and from time to time, I feel invaded when Im sorrounded by crowds of people, I know and I repeat myself all the time "I should have been kinder to 'em" but it doesn' t hit my nerves to do it, due to I reckon That's being fake and not natural, for Autistic people not to put a happy face all the time is troublesome if you don't enjoy being with people you tend to pay a high price :) but I prefer being authentic over fake, instead of stabbing people at their back.
One that really hurts is my dads violent drunk ramblings (I have deduced it cant be loudness in general because I could play my music loud and be just fine)
Often times I just get overwhelmed by all the things I need to do in a day. Or sometimes even brushing my teeth can make me panic even if I have nothing else I have to do that day. Is this an example of sensory overload or is it something else? Ive recently been diagnosed so I'm still a littke confused.
What if the holiday was not somewhere hot? Maybe that would help. I feel u about the heat man. I heard someone deacribe it as being like u were being stung by bees, apt. Yeah i dont handle being hot well. I get angrier and yell no touching if anyone tries to come close and just no patience. Im not the funnest mom in the summer lol but i try not to suck. We don't have air conditioning so the only thing to do is get to the lake for relief when it's hot.
Hello, can I ask, do you have problems with social media? I find it very overwhelming especially Facebook as I find it difficult to take in all the information (and boasting/news) all the time. I have deleted and opened a new account sometimes 3 times a day… I don’t want friends thinking I’m odd as I keep doing it and need help and support with the problem… thank you xx great video!
Are you from Yorkshire? I'm the opposite with pepper, I could eat peppercorns and not be bothered. They loved me in Thailand when I asked for extra chillis, they thought it was funny. What I hate though is most sauces, like tomato and all the common ones. I don't want to even write their names they disgust me that much.
Very good Video, My son has to wear certain clothes and does not like over dressing. I didn't know about the toys either. Keep the info vids coming. Do you know what are the different between Autism and Asperger's?
My daughter is two years old she nonverbal and she is autistic but she has a sensory processing disorder with food textures bad she hates touching how the food feels and she doesn't like food with off-brand if it's not the same texture she won't eat it. She very picky eater. She not getting enough nutrition because will hardly eats the food we give her. She will take the chicken nuggets, fries, tots, bananas, and cheers but won't eat other good like vegetables, any meats, and fruits. She likes her food blended with fruits with milk. Her dietitian wants me to start doing sign language and put her on neocate Jr to get nutrition needs because of her low iron.
@One Guy Named Ivan I felt this in my soul XD I hear *everything* and it makes malls a nightmare. Nothing like playing skyrim with the sound almost all the way down and still hearing that awful nirnroot humming. I really wish they would have made that sound a bit more tolerable, it's almost infuriating to me
OMG NO WAY! Maybe the pepper is an autistic thing then :O because I too find it hot/spicy and that's another reason why I don't like spicy foods even bell peppers. x
I get a lot of the problems you mentioned. Sounds are the worst for me though. I can't stand high pitch sounds, or the opposite. Sub bass gets me really bad. People don't understand that it's not a matter of just not liking it. It's not annoying. It's excruciatingly PAINFUL!!! and cannot be ignored! They say stupid things like, "Don't let it bother you." I don't LET it bother me. The @$$h0les who have it going on didn't ask me if I minded, and they're hurting me WITHOUT MY CONSENT!
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One thing I've learned since finding out I'm autistic is that every autistic person has a rather unique set of issues, sensory or otherwise. For example, my hearing is sensitive to the point that loud sounds can send me into overload with no other sensory issues needed, but lights have never bothered me much. As such, I bring noise canceling headphones with me anywhere I expect loud noises. I could explain my whole list of sensory issues, but that would make for a very long comment
This is your best video so far - but of course they’re all superb! With regards to sensory overload, if it’s me who made the noise etc I’m absolutely fine. I’m in control. If someone else did exactly the same thing I’d be unlikely to tolerate it. Your videos are so helpful to me, as someone who’s self-diagnosed late in life. Keep up the great work!
Yes that’s like me, that’s what I’m like if someone touches me I once tried putting someone’s hand on me whilst I was controlling it and I was fine but as soon as I let go of the hand it freaked me out lol!
Also glad you enjoyed the video, it means a lot!
@@holliemabbott949 I’ve an issue with personal space and I jump out the way if someone gets too close. It’s not a decision - it’s a completely involuntary response. Before the pandemic I was growled at for doing so …. but now I’m thanked! :)
I know for myself, I’ve gotten overload with emotions that manifest in anger.
I'm really good with pepper and spices thought. Really interesting how different people with autism are. I just returned from a 14 day vacation, was a pain, the heat was a bother but I was drunk every single day in order to make the pain less severe so that helped.
Mine usually start when I'm not entirely comfortable so my skin rubs on my pillow or my pillows make the wrong noise
My intrusive thoughts make sensory overload so much worse. I have really scary intrusive thoughts sometimes, if I'm already experiencing sensory overload, things just get 10x worse. Sometimes it's so bad I have a meltdown from things that normally I'd be fine with or even enjoy, but the scary thoughts are already hard enough to deal with.
Intrusive thoughts are the worse! I do feel for you on that part! One of my worse autism traits I can’t stand it
I appreciate you explaining this. It helps me understand my daughter and my students
Thank you for this video! I’ve been struggling with sensory overload for as long as I can remember! It’s terrible! Bright lights, too many things in a room/store, loud noises, touch, certain smells, vibration. If there is a fold in my pillow, I can’t sleep. A fold in my sock, I have to fix it. Can’t wear a bra or tight clothing. I had to laugh about having to wash your feet before putting socks on. That is so me!
I can’t handle busy stores. I am also an agoraphobic, so shopping can be hell. The only way I can do it again is together with my service dog.
Do you have any suggestions for helping a person wear socks who can't tolerate them?
@@Lucy00111 Have you tried different materials? Or is it the tightness of the socks?
I can only wear cotton socks against my skin (no synthetic materials whatsoever).
The socks have to be a certain length too, go over my ankles. I can’t tolerate socks that end below my ankles or go half-way up my calves. I wear mostly sports socks.
I also can’t wear pantyhose as the material drives me insane.
I’ve heard of some people who never wear socks, but that isn’t always practical, esp. in northern climates.
@@servicedogskidboot Wow, thank you SO much for your reply!! I really appreciate it and is so helpful!
@@Lucy00111 all the best! I hope you find a solution!
Thanks Hollie! great video and loving the sensory toys from SensoryLand!
Awh I’m so glad! Thanks for the comment
I can't deal with hot very well either. I can however deal with cold really well.
Well done again Hollie ,another good video !!!
Thankyou!
Hi Hollie
Thank you for the insight and the link,I have bought some sensory toys for my 10 year old son he has just been diagnosed.i think it will be a great help hope you had a nice Easter 😊
Glad you liked the website, it’s great! I had a good Easter thanks hope you did too!
@@holliemabbott949 yes we did thank you
Great video :) you know, I do cherish my personal space therefore my loneliness and from time to time, I feel invaded when Im sorrounded by crowds of people, I know and I repeat myself all the time "I should have been kinder to 'em" but it doesn' t hit my nerves to do it, due to I reckon That's being fake and not natural, for Autistic people not to put a happy face all the time is troublesome if you don't enjoy being with people you tend to pay a high price :) but I prefer being authentic over fake, instead of stabbing people at their back.
I 100% agree with this! Thankyou for the comment
Brilliant video Hollie! 😁🧩
Thankyou very much!
You speak very well for a deaf person 😊
One that really hurts is my dads violent drunk ramblings (I have deduced it cant be loudness in general because I could play my music loud and be just fine)
this is really good i have to go out to the city today so this is a really good video i can watch
Ohh hope you have a nice video! Glad you enjoyed the video
Often times I just get overwhelmed by all the things I need to do in a day. Or sometimes even brushing my teeth can make me panic even if I have nothing else I have to do that day. Is this an example of sensory overload or is it something else? Ive recently been diagnosed so I'm still a littke confused.
ive been diagnosed recently too and im pretty sure this might be sensory overload
Thanks for this Hols, I’ve bought some of the sensory toys for children I work with ❤️
Glad you like them!
What if the holiday was not somewhere hot? Maybe that would help. I feel u about the heat man. I heard someone deacribe it as being like u were being stung by bees, apt. Yeah i dont handle being hot well. I get angrier and yell no touching if anyone tries to come close and just no patience. Im not the funnest mom in the summer lol but i try not to suck. We don't have air conditioning so the only thing to do is get to the lake for relief when it's hot.
You didn’t mention smell. Do certain smells overwhelm you? I have several that really bother me. My nose is so super sensitive!
There also for anxiety disorders
Hollie brilliant sweetheart very informative and well done xx
Thankyou! Xx
Can u pls do a video on which fidgets are like the best ones for each type of location e.g school, public, public transport, home etc thanks
I will put this on my list!
@@holliemabbott949 thanks so much
Great video!
Thankyou!
@@holliemabbott949 Anytime I follow videos, they help allot :)
Hello, can I ask, do you have problems with social media? I find it very overwhelming especially Facebook as I find it difficult to take in all the information (and boasting/news) all the time. I have deleted and opened a new account sometimes 3 times a day… I don’t want friends thinking I’m odd as I keep doing it and need help and support with the problem… thank you xx great video!
Are you from Yorkshire? I'm the opposite with pepper, I could eat peppercorns and not be bothered. They loved me in Thailand when I asked for extra chillis, they thought it was funny. What I hate though is most sauces, like tomato and all the common ones. I don't want to even write their names they disgust me that much.
Texture is a big thing for me.
Do you have any advice for helping someone with autism wear socks...?
Very good Video, My son has to wear certain clothes and does not like over dressing. I didn't know about the toys either. Keep the info vids coming. Do you know what are the different between Autism and Asperger's?
I’m the same! Yes I have mentioned this in my new video out today, if you would like to watch it!
My daughter is two years old she nonverbal and she is autistic but she has a sensory processing disorder with food textures bad she hates touching how the food feels and she doesn't like food with off-brand if it's not the same texture she won't eat it. She very picky eater. She not getting enough nutrition because will hardly eats the food we give her. She will take the chicken nuggets, fries, tots, bananas, and cheers but won't eat other good like vegetables, any meats, and fruits. She likes her food blended with fruits with milk. Her dietitian wants me to start doing sign language and put her on neocate Jr to get nutrition needs because of her low iron.
That opening beat really gets under my skin.....
You're awesome. Plus the accent 🥰
Happy Father’s Day to your dad!!
Anyone else feel like a taser in a cup of water when they have the sensory overload?
I feel like my hearing loss was a godsend as it is the one sense I don’t have issues with.
Absolutely! Sometimes I’m so thankful for it
@One Guy Named Ivan I felt this in my soul XD I hear *everything* and it makes malls a nightmare. Nothing like playing skyrim with the sound almost all the way down and still hearing that awful nirnroot humming. I really wish they would have made that sound a bit more tolerable, it's almost infuriating to me
Who’s autistic but just decided to watch this to relate to someone or because they were bored?
About here 11:00 but yes literally
OMG NO WAY! Maybe the pepper is an autistic thing then :O because I too find it hot/spicy and that's another reason why I don't like spicy foods even bell peppers. x
Literally same!! It’s so spicy
@@holliemabbott949 RIGHT! LOL I'm not crazy lol yay
I get a lot of the problems you mentioned. Sounds are the worst for me though. I can't stand high pitch sounds, or the opposite. Sub bass gets me really bad. People don't understand that it's not a matter of just not liking it. It's not annoying. It's excruciatingly PAINFUL!!! and cannot be ignored! They say stupid things like, "Don't let it bother you." I don't LET it bother me. The @$$h0les who have it going on didn't ask me if I minded, and they're hurting me WITHOUT MY CONSENT!